TheREDLINECompany

TheREDLINECompany Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how and when I, Ted Trudgill (“I”, “me”, “my”, “TheREDLINECompany”), collect, use, and share information when you purchase an item from my Etsy shop (TheREDLINECompany), contact me, or otherwise use my services through Etsy.com or its related services.

By purchasing from or interacting with my shop, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information I Collect
To fulfil your order, I receive certain information from Etsy, including:
Your name
Email address
Postal address

Payment information (processed securely via Etsy)
Details of the product you are purchasing
You may also provide additional personal information if you contact me directly (for example, via Etsy messages or email).

How and Why I Use Your Information
I rely on several lawful bases under UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and applicable US privacy laws to process your information. These include:
a) Contractual necessity
To provide my services, such as processing and fulfilling your order, providing customer support, and resolving disputes.
b) Legal obligations
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including tax obligations and record-keeping requirements.
c) Legitimate interests
Where necessary for my business, such as improving my products and services, ensuring compliance with Etsy’s Seller Policy and Terms of Use, and preventing fraud or misuse. These interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms.
d) Consent
Where you have given consent, such as signing up for marketing emails (if applicable). You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
I only share your personal information in limited circumstances:
a) Etsy
I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide my services and comply with Etsy’s obligations.
b) Service providers
I share information with trusted third parties strictly as needed to perform services, such as payment processing (handled by Etsy Payments), delivery services (e.g., postal and courier providers such as Royal Mail or international carriers), and IT and hosting services (if applicable).
c) Legal compliance
I may disclose your information if required to comply with laws or legal processes, respond to government requests, or prevent fraud or security issues.
d) Business transfers
If I sell or merge my business, your information may be disclosed as part of that transaction, in accordance with the law.

Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide my services, comply with legal and tax obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Typically, I retain data for up to 5 years.

International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed outside of your country, including the United States. When transferring personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), I rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and other lawful transfer mechanisms under UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

Your Rights
If you reside in the UK, EEA, or certain US states, you have rights regarding your personal information, including the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, and data portability (where applicable).
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below. If you are in the UK or EEA and believe your data has been misused, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Cookies and Tracking
Etsy may use cookies, analytics, and similar technologies to operate its platform. I do not have direct control over these technologies. You can learn more by reviewing Etsy’s own Privacy Policy.

Contact Information
For purposes of UK and EU data protection law, I, Ted Trudgill, am the data controller of your personal information.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at: redlinecompany2026@gmail.com

Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Any updates will be posted here with a revised “last updated” date.